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Pharmacology Exam #2 Flashcards

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Water Soluble Vitamins

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B, C

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Fat Soluble Vitamins

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A, D, E, K

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Vitamin A Name

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Retinol

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Vitamin A Functions

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Bones and teeth
Night and normal vision
Hyperkeratosis of the skin

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Vitamin D Name

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Sunshine vitamin

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Vitamin D2 Name & Sources

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Ergocalciferol
Fish, eggs, butter, dairy

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Vitamin D Functions

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Regulate calcium and phosphorus
Calcification of bones and teeth

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Vitamin E Function

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Antioxidants

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Vitamin K Function

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Synthesis of blood coagulation factors

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Vitamin B1 Name

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Thiamine

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Vitamin B2 Name

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Riboflavin

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Vitamin B1 Associations

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Brain and CNS
Wernicke’s encephalopathy

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Vitamin B2 Function

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Skin and tissue respiration

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Vitamin B3 Name

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Niacin

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Vitamin B3 Function

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Cholesterol and hyperlipidemia

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Vitamin B6 Name

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Pyroxidine (works with B1)

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Vitamin B6 Functions

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Metabolic functions
Peripheral nerves, skin, mucous membranes, hematopoietic system

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Vitamin B12 Name

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Cyanocobalamin

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What category of people are B12 deficient?

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Vegans!

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Vitamin B12 Function

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Body fat and carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis
Digestion, cell replication, blood cell production

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Vitamin C Name

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Ascorbic Acid

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Vitamin C Function

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Tissue repair
Iron absorption

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Disease associated with Vitamin C

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Scurvy

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What mineral is most abundant in the body?

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Calcium

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Calcium Association

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Bones and Teeth

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Magnesium Association

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Muscle Contraction

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Zinc Association

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Wounds

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What is phosphorus inversely proportional to?

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Calcium

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Enteral Nutrition

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GI tract

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Parenteral Nutrition

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IV

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Vasopressin

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Pitressin

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Vasopressin (Pitressin) Action

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Tells the kidney to hang onto water and causes vasoconstriction

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Stimulates synthesis and release of corticosteroids and adrenocortical growth via adrenal cortex

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TSH

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Thyroid stimulating hormone
Stimulates synthesis and release of thyroid hormone

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ACTH Disorders

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Cushing syndrome - adrenal oversecretion
Addisons Disease - adrenal undersecretion

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Thyroid Storm

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Hyperthyroidism

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37
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Levothyroxin

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Synthroid

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Levothyroxin (Synthroid) Action

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Replaces thyroid hormone
Treats Hypothyroidism

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Levothyroxin (Synthroid) Need to Knows

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Must take forever
Takes 3 weeks to see full effects
Take in the morning same time each day on empty stomach

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Propylthiouracil Action

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Suppresses thyroid function
Treats hyperthyroidism

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Propylthiouracil Need to Knows

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May take up to 6 weeks for full effects
Can cause liver and bone marrow toxicity

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Corticosteroids Need to Knows

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Don’t stop abruptly

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Fludrocortisone Action

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Increases sodium reabsorption
Potassium excretion
(where sodium goes, water follows which increases BP)

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44
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Prednisone Action

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Immunosuppressive/anti-inflammatory

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45
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Alendronate

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Fosamax

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46
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Alendronate (Fosamax) Action

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Oral bisphosphate
Reverse lost bone mass and reduce fracture risk
Inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

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Alendronate (Fosamax) Need to Knows

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Take with 8oz water on empty stomach
Must sit/stand for 30 mins after taking (reflux)
Non-estrogen/non-hormonal

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Calcitonin

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Calcimar

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49
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Calcitonin (Calcimar) Need to Knows

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Hormone
Contraindicated with salmon allergy
Adverse effects: DVT

50
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NSAIDs

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Ibuprofen, Aspirin

51
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Non Opioid Analgesic

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Acetaminophen

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Opioid Analgesics

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Codeine
Morphine

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Opioid Interactions

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CNS depressants
MAOIs
Liver issues

54
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Opioid Adverse Effects

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Respiratory depression
Constipation

55
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Opioid Overdose Triad

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Respiratory depression
Pinpoint pupils
Coma

56
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How long does it take for addiction?

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3 weeks

57
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Morphine treats what type of pain?

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Moderate to severe

58
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Codeine treats what type of pain?

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Mild to moderate

59
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Narcotic Antagonist

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Naloxone (Narcan)

60
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Action

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Treat mild to moderate pain and fever

61
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Need to Knows

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Contraindicated for liver disease and G6PD
Adverse effect: hepatotoxicity

62
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Antidote

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Acetylcysteine

63
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Which are have a more potent effect on the CNS: sedatives or hypnotics?

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Hypnotics

64
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Benzodiazepines (2)

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Diazepam (Valium)
Temazepam (Restoril)

65
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Diazepam

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Valium

66
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Temazepam

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Restoril

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Zolpidem

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Ambien

68
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Long Acting Benzodiazepine

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Diazepam (Valium)

69
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Intermediate Acting benzodiazepine

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Temazepam (Restoril)

70
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Short Acting Nonbenzodiazpine

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

71
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Benzodiazepines Need to Knows

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Used for sleep and relaxation
Depress CNS
Contraindications for opioids, pregnancy, and narrow angle glaucoma

72
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Barbituate

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Phenobarbital

73
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Phenobarbital Need to Knows

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Seizure Prevention
Controlled substance -IV

74
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Muscle Relaxant

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

75
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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) Contraindication

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Opioids, benzos, alcohol (CNS depressants)

76
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NSAID Properties

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Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Platelet inhibition (acetylsalicylic acid/ aspirin ONLY)

77
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Early Signs of Drug Toxicity

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Blurred vision
Ringing ears (Tinnitus)

78
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Salicylates think…

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Aspirin

79
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Aspirin Need to Knows

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Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, platelet inhibition properties
Take with food
Can cause GI symptoms/ulcers

80
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Can you give children Aspirin? Why or Why not?

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No - Reye’s Syndrome

81
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Ibuprofen

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Motrin

82
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Ketorolac

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Toradol

83
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Celecoxib

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Celebrex

84
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Ibuprofen, Ketorolac, & Celecoxib Need to Knows

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Affect Kidneys
Take with food
Can cause GI symptoms

85
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Allopurinol

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Zyloprim

86
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Action

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Treats gout
Inhibits uric acid production

87
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Need to Knows

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Stevens-Johnson Disorder (necrotic skin disorder)
Increase fluids to 3L per day

88
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Adsorbent

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Bismuth subsalicylate

89
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) MOA

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Coats the GI walls, binds to and evacuate toxin/problem

90
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Adverse Effects

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Dark stools, blue tongue, metallic taste

91
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Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Contraindication

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Don’t give to children! (Aspirin)

92
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Antimotility Drugs

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Belladonna Alkaloids
Loperamide (Imodium)

93
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Belladonna Alkaloids Need to Know

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Slows peristalsis
Opioids
CNS Depression
Given for severe diarrhea

94
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Loperamide

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Imodium

95
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Loperamide (Imodium)

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Slows peristalsis
Not opioid
Less severe diarrhea
Pretty safe

96
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Probiotic

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Lactobacillus (Bacid)

97
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Psyllium

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Metamucil

98
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Bulk forming MOA

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High fiber
absorb water to increase bulk

99
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Psyllium (Metamucil)

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Bulk Forming

100
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Emollient

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Docusate Salts

101
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Docusate Salts

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Colace

102
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Docusate Salts MOA

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Lubricates feces and GI walls
Slip and Slide

103
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Saline Drug

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Magnesium hydroxide

104
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Magnesium hydroxide

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Milk of Magnesia

105
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Saline/Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) MOA

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Increase intestinal osmotic pressure to increase peristalsis

106
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What laxative do people to to intentionally lose weight?

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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

107
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Stimulant Drug

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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

108
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Bisacodyl

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Dulcolax

109
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Stimulant/Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) MOA

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Intestinal nerve stimulation to increase peristalsis

110
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Anticholinergic Drug

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Scopolamine

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Scopolamine MOA

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Blocks acetylcholine receptors

112
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Scopolamine Contraindication

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Glaucoma

113
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Antidopaminergic Drug

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Promethazine (Phenergan)

114
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Promethazine

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Phenergan

115
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Antidopaminergic Drug/Promethazine (Phenergan) Adverse Effects

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Tardive dyskinesia (repeated involuntary movements)

116
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Prokinetic Drug

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Metoclopramide (Reglan)

117
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Metoclopramide

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Reglan

118
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) MOA

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Enhance gastric empyting

119
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Metoclopramide (Reglan) Adverse Effects

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Hypotension and tardive dyskinesia

120
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Serotonin Blockers

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Ondansetron (Zofran)

121
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Ondansetron

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Zofran

122
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Ondansetron (Zofran) Adverse Effects

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Bronchospasm, prolonged QT interval

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